What is the Actual Living Wage in Genesee County, Michigan?

Get ready to be really happy or really sad. Read at your own risk.

The topic of a "living wage" has been in the news a lot in the past few years. It is definitely a hot button for many in the United States. While many look at this amount on a broad national level, it can still be broken down more to focus on the area that you are living in.

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According to livingwage.mit.edu, the living wage is broken down into counties across the nation. This article will focus on what this living wage calculator says about Genesee County, Michigan, and will be broken down into household types.

Below you'll find the list of what your living wage should be based on the number of adults (working/not working) and the number of kids in the household. For reference, the minimum wage in Michigan is currently $10.10 per hour.

Living Wage Based on Household Type in Genesee County, MI:

One Adult
- 0 Children
  - Living Wage: $15.19/hour
  - Poverty Wage: $6.53/hour
- One Child
  - Living Wage: $35.39/hour
  - Poverty Wage: $8.80/hour
- Two Children
  - Living Wage: $49.10/hour
  - Poverty Wage: $11.07/hour
- Three Children
  - Living Wage: $65.96/hour
  - Poverty Wage: $13.34/hour
Two Adults (One Working)
- 0 Children
  - Living Wage: $25.06/hour
  - Poverty Wage: $8.80/hour
- One Child
  - Living Wage: $30.37/hour
  - Poverty Wage: $11.07/hour
- Two Children
  - Living Wage: $35.22/hour
  - Poverty Wage: $13.34/hour
- Three Children
  - Living Wage: $38.58/hour
  - Poverty Wage: $15.61/hour
Two Adults (Both Working)
- 0 Children
  - Living Wage: $12.53/hour
  - Poverty Wage: $4.40/hour
- One Child
  - Living Wage: $19.69/hour
  - Poverty Wage: $5.54/hour
- Two Children
  - Living Wage: $26.62/hour
  - Poverty Wage: $6.67/hour
- Three Children
  - Living Wage: $32.91/hour
  - Poverty Wage: $7.81/hour

Looking at the numbers and being a single parent, this can be hard to stomach.

Source: livingwage.mit.edu

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